Honoring our Past Masters
Honoring our Past Masters
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This gallery honors the distinguished men who have served as Worshipful Master of our Lodge. These are leaders elected by their fellow Masons for their wisdom, integrity, and commitment to the Craft. To be elected Worshipful Master is a significant honor, entrusted to few. It reflects the deep respect and confidence of one’s brethren, and carries with it the solemn responsibility of guiding the Lodge, preserving its traditions, and upholding its values.
In Freemasonry, those who have completed their term as Worshipful Master are known as Past Masters. Though their time in the East may have concluded, their service and influence often continue to shape the direction and spirit of our Lodge for many years.
As you view these portraits, you are not just seeing a gallery of former officers. You are witnessing the living history of our Lodge, told through the faces of those who were entrusted with its highest responsibility, and who helped build and sustain it, one year at a time.
Understanding the Titles: Worshipful Master and Past Master
Understanding the Titles: Worshipful Master and Past Master
In Freemasonry, the Worshipful Master is the elected leader of a Masonic Lodge. While the title might sound unusual today, it comes from the traditions of medieval craft guilds, where the head of a guild was called a Master and was often addressed as “Worshipful”—a term that meant honorable or respected. It doesn’t imply worship in any religious sense.
This older English usage still exists in places today. For example, in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, mayors and judges are still formally addressed as “The Worshipful” or “Your Worship.” Freemasonry has preserved this language as part of its deep connection to the working traditions of stonemasons and other skilled trades.
The Worshipful Master serves a one-year term and acts like the president or chairperson of the Lodge—leading meetings, overseeing ceremonies, and helping to uphold Masonic values and customs. Being elected Worshipful Master is a sign of the trust and respect a Mason has earned from his Lodge.
After serving their term, a former Worshipful Master is known as a Past Master—a title that signifies they have successfully completed their year of leadership. Past Masters often remain involved in Lodge life, offering experience and support to current officers.
Please note: The Communications Committee is actively working to upload additional images to the gallery. Photos from 1973 to the present are not yet included but will be added soon.
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